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Friday, May 22, 2020KRISTIE FERRANTELLA CONFIRMED PRESIDENT/CEO at NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KRISTIE FERRANTELLA CONFIRMED PRESIDENT/CEO at NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE Nantucket, MA 22 May 2020 — The directors of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce yesterday confirmed Kristie Ferrantella, then interim president/CEO of Nantucket Chamber, to permanent head of the organization. The island Chamber is charged with supporting its diverse and thriving business community and promoting domestic and international tourism to the island, where tourism is one of its chief industries. As one
Friday, May 22, 2020Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community
Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal CommunityInformation for Members of Cape Cod & the Island’s Seasonal Community:Updated as of May 18, 2020 - Effective through the end of Phase 1 of Governor Baker’s Phased Plan to Reopen Massachusetts. Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands are small year-round communities whose residents appreciate, welcome, and depend upon you, our seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, seasonal workforce, and visitors. During the COVID-19 pandemic
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Friday, May 08, 2020Island Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis Summary Results are Completed
CONTACTS: ReMain Nantucket Virna Gonzalez vgonzalez@remainnantucket.org 508-901-4143 Department of Culture and Tourism Janet Schulte jschulte@nantucket-ma.gov 508-325-5396 EBP Adam Blair adam.blair@ebp-us.com 860-712-3393 Island Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis Summary Results are CompletedNANTUCKET, Massachusetts-- In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on Nantucket businesses and organizations has been significant: more than 90 percent have lost revenue ranging from $5,000
Monday, May 04, 2020REGION-WIDE GUIDANCE RELEASED FOR SEASONAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO CAPE COD AND ISLANDS
Contact: Pat Johnson (Senator Cyr’s office) 508-241-6200 (cell) Patrick.Johnson@masenate.gov Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal CommunityInformation for Members of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket’s Seasonal Community:Updated as of May 1, 2020 - Effective through May 18, 2020 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket are small year-round communities whose residents appreciate, welcome, and depend upon you, our seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, seasonal workforce, and
Wednesday, April 29, 2020Clarification of Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents:
Clarification of Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents: (April 29, 2020) A letter to seasonal residents from the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce that was released on Monday appears to be causing confusion related to the scope of recommendations and its intent. Together, we feel it is important to clarify that the recommendation regarding quarantine for those traveling to Massachusetts pertains only to the timeframe of Governor Baker's orders
Monday, April 27, 2020Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents
Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents: (April 27, 2020) On behalf of everyone at the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones well. As you consider a return to the island we wanted to reach out to our seasonal residents with some guidance and best practices to ensure that the summer will be as safe as possible for everyone on Nantucket. While you have been away, much has transpired on the island. Early
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Thursday, April 09, 2020ReMain Nantucket joins Nantucket Organizations to Develop Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis
ReMain Nantucket joins Nantucket Organizations to Develop Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis NANTUCKET, Massachusetts---ReMain Nantucket announced today that it has commissioned a series of studies on the short-term economic impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses and organizations. The initial survey, which is being conducted by the Boston-based consulting firm EBP US, was emailed to members of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, Nantucket Island non-profit organizations, Nantucket Builders
Monday, March 16, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NANTUCKET CHAMBER POSTPONES 46 th DAFFODIL WEEKEND IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR BAK
NANTUCKET CHAMBER POSTPONES 46 th DAFFODIL WEEKEND - IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR BAKER’S PUBLIC GATHERING BAN Monday 16 March 2020 Nantucket, Mass — Nantucket Chamber’s interim President/CEO Kristie Ferrantella today announced, in response to Governor Charlie Baker’s ‘social distancing’ mandate, that the Chamber has re-scheduled its 46th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Parade & Picnic scheduled for 25 April 2020 to a date which is yet to be determined. This unprecedented postponement was made with an abundance of
Thursday, February 20, 2020NHA Hosts the 3rd Annual Flower Power Party
Contact: Emma Graham, Events Coordinator Nantucket Historical Association egraham@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 115 For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 20, 2020 NHA Hosts the 3rd Annual Flower Power Party NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the 3 rd Annual Flower Power Party on Friday, April 24, 2020, 6–8:30 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. The Flower Power Party kicks off the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s 46 th Annual Daffodil
Tuesday, January 21, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Nantucket, MA 17 January 2020 — The board of directors of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce today announced that David Martin, the Chamber’s president and CEO since September 2017, will step down to accept the position of Chief Business Development Officer at the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA). Martin will continue to serve on several Chamber committees and advise the Chamber on important issues that affect our island community. No
Tuesday, December 24, 20192019 Red Ticket Winners
(Dec. 24, 2019) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Tuesday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Matthew Fry took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket the received from Island Lumber, and Maria Silva won a new prize this year, a $500 gift card from Stop & Shop with a ticket they received from Bartlett's Farm. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Lori Holmes (from Stop & Shop), Richard Anthony
Thursday, October 24, 2019CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 46th ANNUAL NANTUCKET NOEL 2019 LINE-UP WINTER NIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristie Ferrantella | kristie@nantucketchamber.org 508-228-1700 x 2 CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 46th ANNUAL NANTUCKET NOEL 2019 LINE-UP WINTER NIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS October 2019 Nantucket Island —The Island’s month-long (November 29, 2019 to January 1, 2020) Nantucket Noel is a venerable tradition on Nantucket. With the influx of visitors and return of islanders with homes here for the holidays, Island population swells along with the intense feeling that something very special
Tuesday, October 08, 2019Announcing HomeShare Nantucket
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kristie Ferrantella | kristie@nantuckethamber.org508-228-1700 HOMESHARE NANTUCKET INITIATIVE TRANSFERRED TO NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE October 2019 Nantucket Island — David Martin, Nantucket Chamber president & CEO, announced that the Chamber has taken over operation of the Homeshare Nantucket initiative. Originally the brainchild of the Nantucket Civic League, the Chamber has placed the initiative under its organizational umbrella where its staff will maintain the
Monday, October 07, 2019Cobblestones & Cranberries 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristie Ferantella kristie@nantucketchamber.org 508-228-1700 COBBLESTONES & CRANBERRIES SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019 October 2019 Nantucket Island —Chamber of Commerce President, David Martin, announced that the inaugural Cobblestones & Cranberries shopping event will launch this year. Timed to coordinate with Nantucket’s annual Cranberry Festival, this event will add to the seasonal excitement as the island transitions to cooler weather after a blistering hot and busy
Wednesday, September 04, 2019Nantucket Island Center for Entrepreneurship Announces the First Annual Pitch Competition
Contact: Laura Caryn Gray 508-228-1700 x2 laura@nantucketchamber.orgFor Immediate Release Nantucket Island Center for Entrepreneurship Announces the First Annual Pitch Competition “Shark Tank” Inspired Live Event Featuring Cash Prizes to be Held October 5 (Nantucket) September 4, 2019 – The Nantucket Island Center for Entrepreneurship (NICE) today announced plans to hold the first live “pitch” competition to showcase emerging entrepreneurs on Nantucket. The event will be held from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm on
Tuesday, August 20, 2019Karmen Caylor & Laura Caryn Gray Join Nantucket Chamber of Commerce
Karmen Caylor and Laura Caryn Gray Join Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Nantucket, MA August 2019 — David W. Martin, President & CEO of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, announced that Karmen Caylor and Laura Caryn Gray have joined as Member Relations & Events Coordinator and Member Services & Marketing Coordinator, respectively. These vital positions will both significantly drive member services and relations while providing enhanced marketing for events and other initiatives. Gray will provide
Wednesday, August 07, 20192019 Chamber Annual Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: David Martin | david@nantucketchamber.org | 508-228-1700 NANTUCKET ISLAND CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION AND 2019 AWARDS LINEUP Nantucket, MA 5 August 2019 — David W. Martin, President & CEO of Nantucket Chamber, announced that Nantucket Chamber’s Annual Membership & Awards Celebration will be held Monday 23 September 2019 at 5:30PM at Nantucket Dreamland. This year’s meeting will include a
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019MORE NANTUCKET!
PO Box 359 58 Main Street Nantucket MA 02554 News Note Date: July 15, 2019 Contact: Virna Gonzalez 508-901-4143 vgonzalez@remainnantucket.org MORE NANTUCKET! ReMain Nantucket launches marketing campaign to reduce the barriers to downtown access by encouraging people to walk, bike, or ride public transportation. ReMain Nantucket is launching a multi-media campaign designed to encourage people to walk, bike, or ride public transportation into downtown Nantucket this summer. Visitors, seasonal
Friday, June 21, 2019NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCEANNOUNCES 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Nantucket, Mass 21 June 2019 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David Martin has announced the two winners of its annual scholarship program. Marta Saravia and Cameron Gottlieb will each receive a scholarship award of $1,000. Saravia is a 2019 graduate of Nantucket High School, a varsity cross country team member, Cross Country Honor Roll Award recipient and post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico community service
Wednesday, December 26, 2018Red Ticket Drawing Winners 2018
Copy Reposted from Inquirer and Mirror (Dec. 24, 2018) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Monday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Karl Smith took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket he received from Island Carpet, and Robert Reid won a new prize this year, a $1,000 gift card from the Steamship Authority. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Laura McCloskey (Marine Home Center), Caleb
